'Did I Read That Correctly?': John Kennedy Does Not Let Up On Witness Over Ties To 'Radical' Group

At today's Senate Budget Committee hearing, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) clashed with witness Dr. Geoffrey Supran about his past tweets and retweets relating to a climate group.

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[philclayton]

I am so sick of these fools in charge, get them OUT!!!

[Oilcanhenry]

“Are you going to call me a sick fuck?” That was awesome.

[heathermetz]

Senator Kennedy keeping it REAL in his line of questioning. Dropping the F bomb.

[PerfidiousPuffin]

"I didn't say it, I just repeated it after someone else said it." the lies are so transparent.

[lagringa]

The thing is, the Senate may chew out these crooks.... but there are never any real consequences are there?

[roberte.taitmortgagebanker]

These people are sickening. Thank you Senator Kennedy for continuing to expose the evil in our country.

[minicoupe]

Why is perjury never charged? Most especially folks that have taken an oath of office.

[ellieavenelle]

Senator Kennedy comes out with both barrels blazing...with research and facts in hand!
Love him!

[NoName-lrhs]

No data for América but data for Europe. What a clown 🤡

[dianepatching]

Senator Kennedy is a legend. I live in the UK and I do so enjoy watching his YouTube clips. He’s wonderful. 👍

[michaelgreene]

This senator, Mr Kennedy, is a up in your face kind of man.... And that's what all senator's should He will get my vote every

[mimeanalytics]

Kick this "good doctor" out of there

[christopherlarsen]

"I didn't Tweet these statements. I merely re-Tweeted them." Wow. There is a man caught with his pants down. He thought he'd never be in that seat and held accountable for his words. He passed on other people's hateful, provocative words - without objection! That is called concurrence. He sat there like a little child, utterly defenseless.

[tmldvwk]

Thank you Senator Kennedy for holding feet to the fire.

[eatonbraynz]

Senator Kennedy calling it like it is !!!!

[frankh.valenzuelaabuelotej]

I appluad your tenacity Sen. Kennedy.
Love your "style" of questioning as well as your statements where necessary.
Wishing you the best and continued good health.

[.copblank]

America is fortunate to have that Senator.

[tb]

They lie through their teeth, daily. If you retweet something it’s to criticize it or because you agree with it. He wasn’t criticizing it!

[ravn_blade]

"I did not say I didn't support this"

...a double negative at the perfect time.

[rebeccafreelin]

I love it when these unelected officals "will have to check back on that data" when they are trying to hide the information when they are in charge of that information.